March weather forecastOcate, NM
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Ocate, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.8°F (-4°C) and max 46°F (7.8°C).Temperature
With the onset of March, Ocate's average high-temperature sees a rise, moving from February's cold 36.3°F (2.4°C) to a chilly 46°F (7.8°C). Throughout the month of March, the average temperature dips to a freezing cold 24.8°F (-4°C) at night.Humidity
In Ocate, the average relative humidity in March is 57%.Rainfall
In Ocate, during March, the rain falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation. In Ocate, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.5 days and collects up to 21.54" (547mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 9.6 days and accumulates 10.2" (259mm) of snow.Daylight
In Ocate, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:55 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:21 pm MDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from MDT to MST.
Sunshine
In Ocate, the average sunshine in March is 9.1h.UV index
January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The UV index of 2 during March translates into the following guidance:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Ocate, NM
- Average high temperature in March: 46°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 24.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (51.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Ocate, NM
- Average pressure in March: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Ocate, NM
- Average wind speed in March: 8.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.1mph).
Average humidity in March
Ocate, NM
- Average humidity in March: 57%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (41%).
Average rainfall in March
Ocate, NM
- Average rainfall in March: 1.38"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (5.04").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.75").
Average rainfall days in March
Ocate, NM
- Average rainfall days in March: 5.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (24.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Ocate, NM
- Average snowfall in March: 10.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (10.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Ocate, NM
- Average snowfall days in March: 9.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Ocate, NM
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in March: 9h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Ocate, NM
- Average sunshine days in March: 18.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (3.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Ocate, NM
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Ocate, NM
- Average cloud cover in March: 21
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 26).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).
Average visibility in March
Ocate, NM
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
